Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,810 -45.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.43
10th percentile $42,850
90th percentile $82,660
Employed locally 30
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,850
    25th
    $44,550
    50th (median)
    $50,810
    75th
    $72,120
    90th
    $82,660

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Related occupations in Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,540
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,610
    Security Guards$34,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$92,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,930
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$55,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $24.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.74 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 45.7% below the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $42,850 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,550.